The deep flavor of this soup belies how easy it is to make. Simply sauté onion and garlic, then add crushed tomato and chicken stock. Once the soup simmers for 30 minutes, it’s ready to eat. That’s all the work required for a pot of the best homemade tomato soup you’ve ever tasted.

Roasting the yams brings out their full, sweet flavor, while the cinnamon and nutmeg are very subtle but add to the complexity of flavors. The blue agave tequila adds depth while tempering the sweetness.

Creamy Pine Nut Pesto Soup is a lighter-fare creamy soup with all the flavor notes of basil pesto, but in a more subdued presentation. Perfect for winter meals when you want a bit of bright, fresh flavors, but be sure to try it during the warm weather months as a cold soup as well.